Strong’s G3202 · Greek

μεμψίμοιρος
mempsímoiros

Definition

akin to the base of G3313 (μέρος)); blaming fate, i.e. querulous (discontented)

Etymology

from a presumed derivative of G3201 (μέμφομαι) and (fate;

Where the KJV renders it

  • complainer

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